Description:

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a highly prevalent condition sometimes referred to as a “silent epidemic.” In this webinar we will review various types of TBI (closed, open, blast); various causes and unique characteristics of motor vehicle accidents, workplace-related, military and sports TBI; various mechanisms of TBI (diffuse axonal injury, contre-coup, neurometabolic cascade); cognitive characteristics (particularly executive and memory impairment); recovery from TBI and long-term outcomes; and forensic issues commonly associated with TBI.

This is an intermediate program for all mental health professionals.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the types of traumatic brain injury (TBI).

• Explain the mechanisms of traumatic brain injury (TBI).

• List the multiple possible courses of traumatic brain injury (TBI).

• Explain the cognitive characteristics of traumatic brain injury (TBI).

About the Presenter:

Elkhonon Goldberg, Ph.D., ABPP., a clinical neuropsychologist and cognitive neuroscientist, and Diplomate of The American Board of Professional Psychology in Clinical Neuropsychology. His critically acclaimed and bestselling books have been translated into 24 languages.

Location:

Online Course

Credits:

3 CE credits

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Cancellation Policy:

Please email Luria Neuroscience Institute (info@lninstitute.org) to request your cancellation.

Grievances Policy:

We seek to ensure equitable treatment of every person and to make every attempt to resolve grievances in a fair manner. Please email us with your written grievance. Grievances would receive, to the best of our ability, corrective action in order to prevent further problems.

ADA Assistance:

This program adheres to the standards of the Americans Disabilities Act. Please contact us if special accommodation is required.

Conflict of Interest:

There is no known commercial interest or conflict of interest for this program.

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